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Letter: Vital to provide services

The Columbian
Published: October 16, 2014, 5:00pm

I read with concern The Columbian’s excellent Sept. 28 article, “Mental health services under increased pressure: Medicaid expansion spurs increased numbers of people seeking services, additional challenges for local providers.” However, there was no mention of future plans by PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, in regard to their 12-bed inpatient unit, and ADAPT, their excellent outpatient program. Both of these vital programs have served those with mental illness in our county for many years, located in uptown Vancouver on Main Street. I have been told that the medical center must decide whether or not to continue these mental health services.

Without the inpatient unit and ADAPT outpatient program, those suffering with mental illness will face an even greater challenge to find services. I’m wondering when we will hear of PeaceHealth’s decision. Will the decision be based on compassion or primarily on financial interests?

Don Greenwood

Vancouver

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